Common Tule, Tule, Hardstem Tule, Hardstem Bulrush, Tule Rush, Schoenoplectus acutus. Native to freshwater marshes in North America.

Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA.

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Sandhill Crane, Antigone canadensis canadensis, 116.84 cm. / 46 in. Forages in open grasslands and grain fields. Nests in expansive wet bogs and marshes where grassy marsh and meadow habitat is interspersed with shrubs.

"Full Flaps, Landing Gear Down".

Bosque del Apache, San Antonio, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA.

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Diagnostic Manx Shearwater, Puffinus puffinus, 30 - 35 cm. / 11.8 - 13.7 in. Open ocean, breeds colonially on islands and coastal cliffs. Handheld Canon 500 mm IS USM and 1.4x. Photographed in June 2008.

North Uist Ferry, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Orchid, Phalaenopsis species

Lajeda Las Beija Flores, PN Boa Nova, Bahia, Brazil.

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Long-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceous, 11.5 in. / 29.21 cm. COMMON. Forages in shallow muddy ponds, more frequently on freshwater and less frequent on tidal mud flats. Nests on grassy fields.

Record Birding Day high temperature for me at 116 F / 46.66 C!

Imperial Valley Wildlife Area, Niland, Imperial County, California, USA

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